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• Latest news Call of Duty movie recalls Activision’s 2011 celebrity multimedia push

  A Call of Duty movie set in the Modern Warfare universe has been announced. It calls to mind Activision’s 2011 Call of Duty Elite era, a $50/year subscription service that bundled DLC and social features. Elite also commissioned three celebrity video series — a Ridley/Tony Scott game-show, a Will Arnett–Jason Bateman comedy short, and an Andrew Santino project — with one show tied to a charity.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 betas announced, Switch 2 support; Call of Duty: Next returns

  Activision has announced open and closed beta windows for Modern Warfare 4, including support for Nintendo Switch 2. The company also confirmed the return of Call of Duty: Next, the event typically used to debut multiplayer details. These announcements cover the lead-up to the game's release over the coming months.

• Latest news FG42 available on free Battle Pass in Black Ops 7 and Warzone

  The FG42 is a new full-auto assault rifle in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5. It can be earned via the free Battle Pass and is found on Page 3. You do not need the Premium or BlackCell Battle Pass. Unlock it by progressing through Battle Pass tiers.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta arrives August 2026 on all platforms

  Modern Warfare 4’s Open Beta will run in August 2026, giving players an early multiplayer preview ahead of the October launch. Activision confirmed two full beta weekends, starting immediately after Call of Duty: NEXT. The test includes Early Access followed by an Open Beta and will be available on all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 beta on Aug 21–25 (pre-order) and Aug 28–Sept 1 (public)

  Activision set Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta weekends: a pre-order beta Aug 21–25 and a public beta Aug 28–Sept 1. The pre-order window is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox; Switch 2 joins only for the public beta. Game Pass subscribers will not receive early beta access this year.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer Beta: Dates, Platforms, Access

  Activision confirmed the Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta will run in two stages: early access Aug 21–25 and an open beta Aug 28–Sept 1. Early access is for preorders (not available on Switch 2 due to later preorders); the open beta is free and adds Switch 2 support. The beta includes multiple maps and modes, a Training Mobility Course, up to 19 weapons, and Vault Edition preorder items; an online multiplayer subscription may be required.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 gameplay debuts via Fanatics Fest streams, prompts movement debate

  Early multiplayer footage of Modern Warfare 4 appeared in livestreams from select attendees at Fanatics Fest NYC (16–19 July) rather than at the usual Call of Duty: Next event. The limited preview has reignited community discussion about how fast player movement should be in Call of Duty. Wider coverage and official presentation details remain pending.

• Latest news Indie developer turns Call of Duty lobby voice chat into ASMR ambience

  An independent developer has launched a website that repurposes Call of Duty lobby voice chat as ASMR-style ambient audio. The site recreates the noisy, nostalgic soundscape associated with older titles such as Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops 1. It is presented as background noise for relaxation or sleep rather than an official Activision product.

• Latest news FaZe Vegas defeat OpTic Texas 5-2 to win CoD Champs 2026

  FaZe Vegas beat OpTic Texas 5-2 in the Call of Duty League Championship 2026 Black Ops 7 grand final in Las Vegas. The win gives FaZe their second CoD Champs title; their first came in 2021 when the team was based in Atlanta. The result denied OpTic a three-peat and prevented Shotzzy from claiming a fourth world title.

• Latest news Call of Duty film set in the Modern Warfare universe

  The upcoming Call of Duty movie will be set in the Modern Warfare universe, Eurogamer reports. The announcement confirms the film will draw from the Modern Warfare setting. No details on cast, plot, or release date have been provided yet.

• Latest news Call of Duty movie will be based on Modern Warfare

  Activision and Paramount have confirmed the upcoming Call of Duty film will be based on the Modern Warfare games. Observers note the choice ties the movie to existing franchise continuity and may signal continued reliance on established themes.

• Latest news Black Ops 7 Double XP weekend: July 16–20, 2026

  A Double XP weekend for Black Ops 7 and Warzone runs from July 16 to July 20, 2026. Players will earn extra XP to level up, unlock weapons, and advance the battle pass. The event gives several days of boosted progression before Season 5 starts.

• Latest news Aston Martin Dreadnought SUV joins Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

  Aston Martin created the Dreadnought, an exclusive SUV designed for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Inspired by the HMS Dreadnought and built with Aston Martin's performance DNA, the vehicle resembles a roofed Halo-style Warthog and is described as MW4's most aggressive all-wheel drive. The Dreadnought will be available in DMZ and Warzone; a full-size model is at Fanatics Fest, and MW4 launches October 23 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC with a public multiplayer beta to follow.

• Latest news Earn Modern Warfare 4 beta code entries by watching CoD Champs 2026

  Activision is offering viewers a chance to win Modern Warfare 4 open beta codes by watching the Call of Duty League Championship broadcast on Champs Sunday, July 19, 2026. Viewers earn up to three sweepstakes tickets based on total Twitch watch time. Tickets give a chance to receive an MW4 beta code but do not guarantee one.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 teases Kill Block — procedurally assembled multiplayer arena

  Infinity Ward released a brief teaser for Kill Block, a new multiplayer mode in Modern Warfare 4. The mode features an ever-changing small arena assembled from hundreds of map variations. Multiplayer gameplay for Kill Block is due to debut this week.

• Latest news CoD Champs 2026: July 16–19 in Las Vegas — OpTic Texas defends title

  The Call of Duty League Championship 2026 runs July 16–19 in Las Vegas, with the top eight regular-season teams competing for the Black Ops 7 world title. OpTic Texas enters as the two-time defending champions and four-time world champions. Major winners LA Thieves, FaZe Vegas, and Paris Gentle Mates are among the challengers.

• Latest news Captain Price actor Barry Sloane appears in House of the Dragon; returns in MW4

  Barry Sloane, who voices Captain Price in recent Call of Duty titles, appeared as Ser Adrian Redfort in the July 11, 2025 episode of House of the Dragon. The Call of Duty account noted the resemblance between the characters’ mustaches. Sloane will reprise Captain Price in Modern Warfare 4 this October, which frames Price as a rogue driven by revenge after 2023’s MW3.

• Latest news PS4/PS5 Black Ops 1 & 2 ports face widespread hacking; Activision responds

  The PlayStation 4 and 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 quickly topped the PS Store after release. Players report widespread hackers and modded lobbies similar to issues on the original platforms. Activision has begun taking steps to address the cheating problem.

• Latest news PlayStation Plus July 2026 free games include Modern Warfare 3

  Sony announced the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for July 2026. Subscribers can download Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, and CrossCode beginning Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The titles are available to PlayStation Plus Essential members at no additional charge.

• Latest news PlayStation Plus July 2026 Free Games: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, CrossCode

  Sony has announced the July PlayStation Plus free games, available to all members from July 7 through August 3, 2026. The trio includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (cross‑gen), For the King 2, and CrossCode for PS5 and PS4. Players who haven’t claimed June’s titles should redeem them before they expire.

• Latest news ESA Lobbyist Says Some Minecraft, Call of Duty Community Servers Are Illegal

  California's Protect Our Games Act was voted down in the State Senate. ESA VP Jennifer Gibbons told lawmakers community-run Minecraft and Call of Duty servers are "illegal," calling them piracy and citing two pending lawsuits and a USTR report. Reporters and critics say she conflated servers targeted for subscription circumvention with ordinary community servers, some of which are linked from Minecraft's official site. Advocates behind Stop Killing Games say they will pursue similar bills in other states.